60 years later, Star Trek's worst critics still don't get the sci-fi show's basic premise - Polygon
Google News • 1/20/2026 – 1/21/2026
Summary
The article discusses how, 60 years after its debut, critics of "Star Trek" still misunderstand the show's basic premise. William Shatner has responded to criticism regarding "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy," stating he is "ready to assume command." Robert Picardo believes that "Starfleet Academy" is one of the most accessible "Star Trek" shows. Additionally, Stephen Miller suggested that a 94-year-old actor could save "Star Trek" from perceived wokeness, which did not receive a positive response.
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Age
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^2111/48)
Hero EligibleNo
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Age: 88 days - proven survivor
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